Canada Union - Laborer

Thorpe; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorpe is seeking a construction laborer in Edmonton to perform a range of manual tasks and operate hand and power tools safely on site.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, secure job area, assisting crew with hoisting and material handling, and adhering to safety protocols to protect workers and the project. Regular attendance and physical stamina are important for long hours and potential weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or six months to one year related experience or training.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks involving manual labor.
• Operates hand and power tools safely to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Maintains a clean job site and secures the area daily to eliminate hazards.
• Handles materials and assists crew with activities such as hoisting, material handling, and tool maintenance.
• Participates in safety and environmental initiatives to comply with regulations and company programs.

Skills

Manual labor

Tool handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Site housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Equipment safety

Job description

• Performs a variety of tasks involving manual labor.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Maintains a clean job site: Picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Performs materials handling and storage.
• Works with and assists crew in activities which may include: Hoisting or holding parts and materials, handling tools and equipment, cleaning work site, confined space watch, fire watch and bottle watch.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Responsible and accountable for employee’s own personal safety, as well as the safety of all co-workers and any others the employee meets.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety personnel, or other supervisor on site.
• This position can frequently require long hours and weekend work; travel may be required; some out-of-town and overnight travel may be expected.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; or minimum of six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training which provides the necessary construction labor skills, knowledge and abilities is required.